machinations

Example Sentences

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The machinations about the ownership of the magazine in the final act also don’t ring true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The machinations of both camps are coming into focus.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Every now and then a particular asset is afforded greater heft than usual in determining broader market machinations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

You can feel how desperate Cathy and Heathcliff are for each other in their own twisted way, and despite their horrible machinations you want them to be together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Though Adams was vaguely aware of these machinations, he gave them little attention; after all, he never paid much heed to his cabinet anyway.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis